Isobel Varley
Isobel Varley | |
|---|---|
 Isobel Varley 2010, Tattoo Convention Amsterdam | |
| Born | Isobel Margaret Thorpe 21 May 1937 |
| Died | 11 May 2015 (aged 77) Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Former World's Most Tattooed Senior Citizen (female) in Guinness World Records |
| Spouse |
Malcolm Varley (m. 1960–2015) |
| Children | 1 |
Isobel Varley (21 May 1937 – 11 May 2015)[1] was a Guinness World Records-recognized tattooed senior,[2] from Yorkshire, United Kingdom. She was first named "The World's Most-Tattooed Senior Woman" in 2000.[3]
Overview
Varley got her first tattoo, aged 49, at a tattoo convention at the Hammersmith Palais.[4] According to Guinness over a ten-year period, Varley had over 200 designs inked, covering roughly 93% of her body in tattoos. She reported that "the only areas not completely tattooed is my face, the soles of my feet my ears and some area on my hands."[5][6] Varley has also estimated to have spent over 500 hours decorating her body.[7]
Death
Varley died 11 May 2015 at Lister Hospital, Stevenage, United Kingdom[8] after an ongoing battle with Alzheimer's disease.[9]
References
- ^ "In Loving Memorey of Isobel Margaret Varley, 21st May 1937 - 11th May 2015". Family Member via Official Facebook Account of Isobel Varley. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ISBN 9780553593372.
- ^ "Tattooed Matron". Wired.com. 19 June 2001. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Isobel Varley - she's a work of art!". BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks. 18 March 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Varley, Isabel. "My Story Part 8". Archived from the original on 2 July 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Isobel Varley: 'Most tattooed female senior citizen' dies". BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Isobel Varley 1937-2015: Most tattooed female senior citizen passes away". guinnessworldrecords.com. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Family pay tribute to world's most tattooed senior citizen Isobel Varley from Stevenage who passed away peacefully on Monday". The Comet UK. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Isobel Varley: World's most tattooed female senior citizen dies aged 77". Independent UK. 16 May 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
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